Mica Sheet Used to Cover Conveyor Belts
Mica sheets are increasingly utilized as protective coverings for conveyor belts in various industrial applications. Their unique properties provide essential benefits that enhance the performance and longevity of conveyor systems.
Key Properties
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High Temperature Resistance: Mica can withstand elevated temperatures, making it suitable for conveyor belts used in environments where heat is a factor.
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Excellent Electrical Insulation: Mica sheets offer high dielectric strength, preventing electrical leakage and ensuring safe operation in electrically powered conveyor systems.
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Chemical Resistance: Mica is resistant to many chemicals, oils, and solvents, enhancing the durability of conveyor systems in harsh environments.
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Mechanical Stability: Mica sheets provide strong protection against wear and tear, helping to prolong the life of conveyor belts.
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Low Friction Surface: The smooth surface of mica reduces friction, facilitating smoother movement of materials along the conveyor.
Applications
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Protection Against Heat: Mica sheets are used to shield conveyor belts from heat sources, preventing damage and maintaining operational efficiency.
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Electrical Insulation: In electrically powered conveyor systems, mica covers provide insulation to prevent electrical shorts and enhance safety.
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Chemical Barriers: Mica sheets protect conveyor belts from chemical spills, ensuring that the belts remain intact and functional.
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Support for Material Handling: Mica can help in supporting materials during transport, providing a stable surface that reduces the risk of damage to both the materials and the conveyor.
Considerations for Use
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Thickness and Size: Choose the appropriate thickness and dimensions of mica sheets based on the specific requirements of the conveyor system.
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Temperature Ratings: Ensure that the mica material can handle the maximum temperatures expected during operation.
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Installation: Proper installation is essential to maximize the effectiveness of the mica covering and ensure safety during conveyor operation.
Mica sheets are valuable components for covering conveyor belts, providing high-temperature resistance, electrical insulation, and chemical protection. Their durability and low-friction properties enhance the efficiency and longevity of conveyor systems in various industrial applications.
Technical Data Sheet
| Phlogopite mica sheet |
| HP5 |
| Properties |
Description |
Units |
| Color |
Golden |
/ |
| Thickness |
1.5 |
mm |
| Density |
1.6—2.5 |
g/m² |
| Yield strength |
≥100 |
Mpa |
| Dielectric strength |
≥15 |
kv/mm |
| Resistivity |
≥1.0*10^10 |
MΩ·m |
| moisture absorption |
≤1.5 |
% |
| thermal conductivity |
≤0.4 |
W/m·K |
| Flame retardance |
V0 |
/ |
| Fire resistance |
1000℃ fire not burn through within 5 mins |
/ |
YT MICA fully implement the ISO 9001-2015 quality system operation,as a stan- dardization of internal management,strengthen the system building an important measure.A strict quality control system has been established,from raw materials, processes, finished products inspection,to ensure that every link in the production process is strictly in accordance with the standards for testing.
YT Mica has equipped with various fire-resistant testing devices and can assist customers in developing fire-resistant cable products according to different standards of various countries, providing one-stop solution service.
1. According to different requirements, we have compiled a total of 64 testing items for mica products, including physical properties, electrical properties, thermal properties, aging properties, and flame retardant properties, which basically cover all the requirements for mica performance testing;
2. At present, YT MICA is capable to detect 50 items of the testings and provide theoretical support quickly for different application scenarios of mica products.
Yitian Mica has obtained 5 invention patents, 21 practical patents, 20 software registration rights, and 3 trademarks. More intellectual property rights has been applied for verification.
YTMICA 5 invention patents:
a mica insulation material for battery cells and its processing & application.
a squeeze-resistant fireproof mica tape for power batteries and its processing & application.
high-temperature resistant mica tape & mica thermal insulation parts and their production methods.
a processing method for fire-resistant mica tape.
a fire-resistant insulation tape for optical cables.
System certifications obtained:
ISO9001 Quality Management System Certificate
ISO14001 Environmental Management System Certificate
ISO45001 Certificate of Occupational Health&Safety Management
IATF 16949 Quality Management System certificate
SA8000 Social Responsibility Management System Certificate
YT Mica has a dedicated R&D department working on innovations and the development of your projects. It is our longstanding experience with processing natural mica that allows us to provide tailor-made solutions for our end customers. Our product development and application engineering specialists will be in close cooperation with our customers to identify their needs and meet their specific requirements. If we don't have an immediate solution for you, our R&D department will work with you to develop and deliver the best possible solution that will meet your needs.
We have invested and developed expertise in machining, drilling, cutting, sawing and punching, thermal pressing/stamping our products to provide the best solutions to our customers. From our home made mica sheets we can manufacture pieces according to your technical specifications.
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